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Rise in modern Hebrew GCSE entries

Although modern language entries have declined, Ivrit has increased by more than 10 per cent in five years

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Education Secretary says Britain should be 'protective' of its Jewish community

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DfE lobbied after failed bid for new Hertfordshire Jewish primary

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Strictly Orthodox school downgraded for not teaching same-sex orientation

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Edgware primary is praised for progress since last inspection

Menorah is applauded for effective leadership and advancements in key areas

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July 8, 2019 14:43

Edgware primary is praised for progress since last inspection

Two out of every five young European Jews consider emigrating

Young Jewish adults "more likely" to experience antisemitism than their elders, according to EU report

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July 5, 2019 11:06

Two out of every five young European Jews consider emigrating

Ex-minister presses for review of legal exemptions for religious animal slaughter

'We often hear from representatives of organisations such as Shechita UK that the cut is so precise and clean that it all happens very quickly but there is not really any evidence to support that'

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July 4, 2019 15:02

Ex-minister presses for review of legal exemptions for religious animal slaughter

New figures highlight missing Charedi schoolboys

There are seven times as many Charedi teenage girls in Jewish schools in Hackney as boys

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July 4, 2019 14:58

New figures highlight missing Charedi schoolboys

Missing video exposes Orthodox rift over LGBT

The removal of a video of an Orthodox rabbi saying there is no problem with inviting a gay couple for a Friday night meal reveals how sensitive the subject remains

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July 1, 2019 17:13